Women’s Health names new editor

Following news longstanding editor Felicity Harley was leaving Women’s Health to join a new News Corp female content platform, Pacific Magazines is thrilled to announce Jacqui Mooney has been appointed the magazine’s new editor, effective December 5.

Currently the editor at Prevention magazine, Mooney has previously worked as deputy editor at CLEO and DOLLY and editor at Bride to Be and Weight Watchers.

“I am thrilled to have someone of Jacqui’s calibre take over the reins of Women’s Health. Her insights and expertise over the health category will see the brand confidently steered into its next phase," says Pacific Magazines general manager of fashion, beauty and health Jackie Frank.

“Jacqui’s vision will provide new opportunities for Women’s Health and ensure its incredibly passionate community continues to grow and engage. Living a healthy lifestyle has become both a personal and professional passion for Jacqui – and there’s no better candidate for this role.”

On the appointment, Mooney states: “I’ve devoted the past decade to creating content that helps women lead happier, healthier lives and Women’s Health is second to none. I look forward to working with the incredibly talented team to create engaging content across a range of platforms and build on the momentum created by initiatives like Next Fitness Star, Fit Night Out and I Support Women in Sport.”